Centomani of this Land
The great convivium of Emilia-Romagna's gastronomy
About Centomani
A celebration of Emilia-Romagna's gastronomy
Centomani di questa terra is the annual event of the CheftoChef emiliaromagnacuochi association, a network that since 2012 has united the professionalism of author cuisine with the excellence of producers from Emilia-Romagna. More than just a fair, Centomani is a convivium where Michelin-starred chefs, winemakers, cheesemakers, pork butchers, scholars, and communicators meet to discuss and create a system around regional food culture.
The 2026 edition in San Mauro Pascoli
In 2026, the event marks two important innovations: for the first time, it becomes a two-day event and moves to Romagna, in the Municipality of San Mauro Pascoli, in the province of Forlì-Cesena. The chosen venue is Villa Torlonia, the birthplace of the poet Giovanni Pascoli, located within the Parco Poesia Pascoli.
Program
On Sunday, the courtyard of Villa Torlonia transforms into a large regional festival-market open to the public, from 10 AM to 10 PM, featuring:
- stands of excellent producers from Emilia-Romagna;
- dishes by CheftoChef chefs and show cooking;
- wines from member winemakers and guided tastings;
- the conference Gastronomic Relations of Areas in Emilia-Romagna, comparing scientific and humanistic gastronomy;
- the Comizi Agrari (Agricultural Assemblies), rapid dialogues between experts on Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, ancient breeds, cereals, oils, and local products.
The second day is dedicated to the professional and educational dimension, with the conference Quality Catering as a Sustainable Business Model, the involvement of hotel and vocational schools, and the Student Competition CheftoChef 2026, where students present their dishes to a jury with a final award ceremony.
A network for the territory
Led by president Massimiliano Poggi, with the participation of key figures in regional cuisine, CheftoChef makes Centomani a laboratory where gastronomy becomes a territorial system: a bridge between scientific research, farming knowledge, and haute cuisine, designed to strengthen Emilia-Romagna's role as a leading gastronomic hub nationally and internationally.
Centomani — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the eleventh of the event, marked a double breakthrough: the first two-day format and the debut in Romagna, at Villa Torlonia in San Mauro Pascoli.
On Sunday, April 19, from 10 AM to 10 PM, the villa's courtyard hosted the regional festival-market with producer stands, dishes by CheftoChef chefs, wines from member winemakers, and tastings. In parallel, the conference Gastronomic Relations of Areas in Emilia-Romagna and the Comizi Agrari dedicated to Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, ancient breeds, cereals, and oils took place.
On Monday, April 20, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the professional day featured the conference Quality Catering as a Sustainable Business Model and the Student Competition CheftoChef 2026, with hotel school students as protagonists before the jury.
Programme Centomani 2026
Sunday, April 19 (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
- Regional festival-market with excellent producers from Emilia-Romagna;
- Gastronomic stand with dishes by CheftoChef chefs and show cooking;
- Wines from member winemakers and guided tastings;
- Conference Gastronomic Relations of Areas in Emilia-Romagna (first session at 10 AM);
- Comizi Agrari on Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, ancient breeds, cereals, and oils.
Monday, April 20 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- Conference Quality Catering as a Sustainable Business Model;
- Involvement of hotel and vocational schools;
- Student Competition CheftoChef 2026 with final award ceremony.
Highlights Centomani 2026
- First edition in Romagna, at Villa Torlonia in San Mauro Pascoli;
- First extended two-day format;
- Free admission regional festival-market;
- Scientific conferences with university professors, chefs, producers, and institutions;
- Student Competition CheftoChef 2026 for young people from hotel schools.
Prices Centomani 2026
Practical information — Centomani
How to get there
Villa Torlonia is located at Via Due Martiri 2 in San Mauro Pascoli (FC). By car: take the Rimini Nord or Cesena exit from the A14 motorway, then follow local signs towards San Mauro Pascoli. By train: Savignano sul Rubicone-San Mauro-Bellaria station on the Adriatic line, a few minutes from the center.
Admission
The festival-market has free admission and is open to the public. Conferences and the professional day may have dedicated participation methods.
Opening Hours
Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Monday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Information
Details and updates on the CheftoChef emiliaromagnacuochi website.
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Where does it take place — Centomani
Villa Torlonia - Parco Poesia Pascoli
Via Due Martiri 2, 47030 San Mauro Pascoli